What is consecrated life?
Since all the baptized share a common relationship with God, all are called to be “religious” or holy in the broad sense of the word. Some men and women, however, choose to live a particular lifestyle called religious or consecrated life. They follow a specific tradition or spirituality patterned after the life and teaching of the founder of their community. A community can include sisters or brothers, or priests, who share a common vision and mission. They profess evangelical vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Everyday, they make time for prayer, ministry, and community.
In our diocese, or served by women from our diocese: Women’s Communities
There are over 300 consecrated women ministering as sisters and nuns in the Diocese of Harrisburg, in parishes, schools, health care centers, prisons, nursing homes and spiritual centers.
There are over 30 priests ministering in the Diocese of Harrisburg in parishes, schools, health care centers and prisons.